Iowa Code § 536A.9: Investigation of application.

Upon the filing of an application for a license to engage in the business of operating an industrial loan company, and upon payment of the investigation fee and license fee as required by section 536A.7, the superintendent shall cause an investigation to be made of the facts set forth in the application. If as the result of the preliminary investigation the superintendent deems it proper, the superintendent may hold a hearing at a time and place designated by the superintendent for the purpose of completing the superintendent’s investigation.